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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Learning Center

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Sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) are caused by a group of infectious microorganisms that are transmitted mainly through sexual activity. These agents represent a costly, burdensome global public health problem.

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS is a frightening diagnosis - like cancer, it used to mean a death sentence.
Chlamydia Infections
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and a bacterial infection. You don't have to have intercourse to get syphilis.
Papillomavirus Infections
Genital human papillomavirus(HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by human papillomavirus.
Chancroid
Chancroid is a bacterial disease that is spread only through sexual contact.Chancroid is a sexually-transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Haemophilus ducreyi.
Genital Warts (HPV)
We are all familiar with warts as harmless but ugly soft small growths on the skin.
Granuloma Inguinale
Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted disease that is rarely seen in the United States.Granuloma inguinale is caused by the bacteria Calymmatobacterium granulomatis.
Trichomonas Infection
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.Trichomoniasis is found worldwide.
Secondary Syphilis
Secondary syphilis is the second stage of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. This stage is the most contagious.
Neurosyphilis
Neurosyphilis is an infection of the brain or spinal cord. It occurs in persons with untreated syphilis many years after they are first infected.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin of the genitals.Herpes- genital; Herpes simplex- genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2.
Systemic Gonococcal Infection
Visit the Systemic Gonococcal Infection Learning Center to understand its Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and more.
Acute HIV Infection
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD). It is a bacterial infection that is highly contagious and can be transmitted by any form of intimate contact.

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